US 69 Crossover over Black Fork Creek Branch
FairSmith County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 64 · Structure no. 102120024506029
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 352
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 Crossover over Black Fork Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 Crossover over Black Fork Creek Branch in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 Crossover over Black Fork Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 69 Crossover over Black Fork Creek Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 69 Crossover over Black Fork Creek Branch carry?
About 352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 69 Crossover over Black Fork Creek Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 Crossover over Black Fork Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.